Hidden within the dense forests in Sagara (Karnataka), the Jog Falls are created by the Sharavathi River tumbling over four breathtaking cascades—Raja, Rani, Rover and Rocket—which combine to form a grand waterfall. The second highest plunge waterfall in India, Jog Falls are spectacular just for the sheer volume of water pouring down every second from a height of 829 feet. Easily accessible from Bangalore via a picturesque 340-kilometre drive on NH 206, the Falls can be heard long before they emerge in the thick woods. The sight though—fierce torrents plunging off red-brown sandstone rocks, engulfed in thick layers of cloud and fog—is simply magnificent. Swimming is prohibited here—sit on the cliff and take in the spectacular view.